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Drugs And Alcohol TEST Flashcards

1
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Name the different types of alcohol.

A

Methyl - flammable/poisonous/antifreeze
Isopropyl - rubbing alcohol/bad for body
Ethyl - drinking alcohol - safe to drink in moderation

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2
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What are the steps to help someone with alcohol poisoning?

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~Turn person on their side
~Call 911
~Stay with the person

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3
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What can help sober you up?

A

Time

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4
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Define binge drinking.

A

Consuming an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. (5 or more for men, 4 or more for women)

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5
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What are the types of smokeless tobacco? Define them.

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~Chewing tobacco - chopped up tobacco leaves, placed between cheek and gums.

~Snuff - powdered tobacco leaves and stems. Snorted or placed between the cheeks and gums.

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6
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Why should you stay away from juuling/e-cigs?

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Can lead to cigarettes and other drug dependencies.

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7
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Name the addictive drug in tobacco?

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Nicotine

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8
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Where can you find help if you are struggling with addictions?

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~Rehab centers
~Support groups
~Churches

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9
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Define stimulants.

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Drugs that speed up the activities of the central nervous system.

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10
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What are some ways drugs are administered?

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~needles
~pills, orally
~smoking
~snuffing, up nose

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11
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What is alcohol poisoning?

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A condition in which a toxic amount of alcohol has been consumed. Usually in a short period of time. (BAC is at a dangerously high level)

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12
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What is BAC?

A

Blood Alcohol Content

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13
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What is dependence and tolerance?

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Dependence ~ An addiction that relies on or needs a substance.
Tolerance ~ Excessive amounts of drugs a person uses with out feeling the effects, or diminishes the effects.

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14
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What factors can affect your BAC?

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~Weight
~Gender
~Time
~Amount
~Food
~Medications

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What is a carcinogen?

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A substance that is capable of causing cancer in a living tissue.

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16
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What are the affects of nicotine on the body?

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~Premature death
~increased heart rate
~increased blood pressure
~Cancer

17
Q

What are Hallucinogens?

A

Drugs that interfere with the senses and cause hallucinations which can last several days.

18
Q

Why can buying and using illegal drugs be deadly?

A

~Health risks
~Jail
~Can result in death/overdose
~do not know what they are putting in the drugs

19
Q

What is the type of alcohol that is safe for consumption ?

A

Ethyl

20
Q

What are drugs that depress or slow Down the Central Nervous system?

A

Narcotics

21
Q

What are the drugs that speed up the Central Nervous system?

A

Stimulant

22
Q

What are the drugs that interfere with senses and cause hallucinations?

A

Hallucinogen

23
Q

What is the diminishing effect of a drug?

A

Tolerance

24
Q

What is the term for drinking many drinks in one sitting (quickly)?

A

Binge drinking

25
Q

What are some examples of stimulants?

A

Cocaine, caffeine, nicotine

26
Q

What are examples of hallucinogens?

A

LSD, psilocybin, ecstasy

27
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How can buying and using illegal drugs be DANGEROUS?

A

The using of drugs could lead to dependency - overdose and then possible death

The buying of drugs could lead to being killed by dealers or other individuals who are associated with illegal drugs.

You will go to jail

28
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What is the term for when your BAC has reached a toxic and potentially lethal level?

A

Alcohol poisoning

29
Q

What is the term for a vivid memory of a hallucination?

A

Flashback

30
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Why should you be careful about taking more than one drug at a time?

A

You do not know how those drugs will interact with your system or how they will react with each other. You can get a negative outcome from a negative reaction to combining drugs.

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